Laurier, Washington


Laurier is a census-designated place in Ferry County, Washington that neighbors the Canada–United States border. The nearest school district is Orient School District. According to the 2010 census, Laurier had a population of one.
Laurier was named for Sir Wilfrid Laurier, prime minister of Canada from 1896 to 1911. The federal U.S. General Services Administration lists three buildings in Laurier - a border station and two border station residences - all built in 1936. U.S. Route 395 runs through the community north to the Canada–US border, where it becomes British Columbia Highway 395. The Avey Field State Airport is in Laurier and its runway crosses the border into British Columbia.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot summers and cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Laurier has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.